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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is joining with |
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the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing May 6, 2009, as |
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County Government Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The week of May 3 through 8, 2009, is being observed |
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by the National Association of Counties as National County |
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Government Week to provide the nation's citizens with an |
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opportunity to honor the many contributions made by county |
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governments; and |
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WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United |
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States, county government addresses many critical issues, |
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including environmental protection, indigent health care, special |
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assistance for the elderly, job training, and public safety; and |
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WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and the dedicated |
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individuals who serve our counties as elected or appointed |
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officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of citizens |
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without placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also commit |
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themselves to finding solutions to problems that will benefit all |
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Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages |
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citizens across the state to observe National County Government |
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Week by learning more about this vital form of local government and |
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the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the county officials of this state for |
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their countless contributions to Texas and welcome members of the |
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Texas Association of Counties to the State Capitol. |